NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 GMC Canyon Safety Ratings
The 2022 GMC Canyon scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 GMC Canyon achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 81/100, positioning it within the Strong safety band. This score is predicated on solid crash-test performance, a singular recall event, and a manageable volume of owner complaints. The overall safety profile for this midsize pickup is creditable.
The 2022 GMC Canyon holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA side-impact rating, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash-test data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 GMC Canyon ranks 77 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 21.2% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 77 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 GMC Canyon?
The 2022 GMC Canyon represents a meaningful step forward in the NHTSA Safety Index, climbing to 81/100 in the Strong band from the 2021 model year's score of 78/100 in the Average band. That three-point gain is not cosmetic: it reflects a defect-record sub-score of 18.25 out of 20, the strongest component in the index breakdown, driven by a single-recall year. The crash-protection sub-score of 57 out of 70 anchors the rating, supported by a 5-star side result and a 4-star frontal result from NHTSA. The rollover score of 3 stars and a 21-percent rollover risk figure are the clearest safety limitation in the crash data, a pattern common to body-on-frame pickups but worth noting explicitly. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 6 out of 10 reflects that both forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional rather than standard on this configuration, with only electronic stability control fitted as standard. The seat-fastener recall is the sole defect campaign on record and is targeted in scope. The complaint volume of 23 reports, led by electrical-system allegations, is moderate for a midsize pickup and does not indicate a concentrated structural safety concern in the NHTSA data.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 GMC Canyon perform in crash tests?
Side-impact protection is a high point for the 2022 GMC Canyon, achieving a full 5-star rating from NHTSA. The pickup's frontal protection also fared well, earning 4 out of 5 stars. However, the Canyon's rollover performance is a notable concern, receiving only 3 stars with a 21 percent rollover risk; though the dynamic test did not result in a tip, the static measurement indicates a heightened risk compared to other categories. Overall, the 2022 Canyon carries an aggregate safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16029
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
One recall campaign covers the 2022 GMC Canyon. It targets vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat, where critical fasteners on the front seat track were found to be defective. General Motors issued this campaign to address the seat-retention risk. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data for this campaign.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS22V375000
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
Reported 2022-05-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 GMC Canyon?
Owners have filed 23 unverified complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 model year. The most frequently alleged problem area is the Electrical System, cited in 10 reports, followed by Steering with 6 alleged reports and Power Train with 4. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 GMC Canyon?
An open recall on manual passenger seat fasteners poses a direct safety concern for the 2022 GMC Canyon, necessitating VIN-specific verification of its remedy prior to purchase. This specific issue bears directly on occupant safety, and its resolution is critical.
- The 2022 model year marks the Canyon's move from the Average band to the Strong band in the NHTSA Safety Index, a three-point gain over the 2021 score of 78/100.
- A single NHTSA recall covers this model year, targeting critical fasteners on the manual passenger seat track in certain 2022 Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles built by General Motors.
- The rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a 21-percent rollover risk figure are the weakest crash-test results for this year, contrasting sharply with the 5-star side-impact score.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as optional, not standard, on this 2022 configuration, which holds the avoidance-tech sub-score to 6 out of a possible 10 points.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 GMC Canyon places
The 2022 GMC Canyon qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 GMC Canyon safety questions
Was the 2022 GMC Canyon crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 GMC Canyon, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 GMC Canyon crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 GMC Canyon earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 21.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Canyon have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 GMC Canyon. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Canyon?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 GMC Canyon. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16029), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the GMC Canyon 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 77 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.